2. Think of those around you.

Are there people you know who don’t have what you have? Do they work hard, dream and pray to achieve something you might take for granted?

I would say the answer is yes. Yes, you have things others can only dream of. So, what to do about it? Sit back and truly understand that what you have is important… unique… special.

Also, realize that when others are going through tough times, understanding how blessed you are will help you be a better friend, colleague or neighbour to those who are still planning and dreaming to achieve what you have today.

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Thanks Julie 🙂 I agree and the crazy thing is that they are most likely thinking the same way about someone else. Even those who seem to have it all together are most likely comparing their situation. We all need to stop!

What a great post, Yolanda. In terms of my career, I certainly fall into the “compare and despair” category; it can be really tough, especially when combined with a healthy dose of perfectionism. I love your prompts and reminders. I’ll definitely keep them in mind as I embark on 2018 with gratitude.

Comparison is a nasty thing! I agree with you, taking note of all that we have been blessed with changes our perspective. I think we can even be thankful for the things in our life that we may see as struggles!

This is wonderful! And thank you for the reminder to be grateful for and appreciate what I have and might take for granted when others work so hard and yet struggle to have the same or never get there. This is definitely a lesson I needed to read today.

Love this! I tend to dwell on the negative and don’t give myself enough praise for my achievements. I’ve started journaling about my daily wins, no matter how big or small. The positive reflection has helped tremendously!

I find it hard sometimes not to compare, but then I remember that the Bible says we are not to compare ourselves to others. Each of us does have a unique walk/life and no one is the same. Thank you for this reminder!

I really enjoyed reading your post, I don’t have a problem being grateful for all that I have but I do have to watch comparing myself to others and not fully appreciating myself. I have to remind myself of the gifts and talents I’ve been given and how they have impacted others.

loved this. Everything about it was great. I even tweeted one of your tweets because I loved this post so much. I think it’s always great to remember to be grateful . One way I do this, is I write it all down. Keeping a journal just helps me remember how blessed I am.

Love this post! I even tweeted out those great quotes. I always compare myself to other people. I can’t understand why I can’t be happy sometimes when people would love to have the life I do. Thanks for this and I just need to remember that I’m different from everyone else. ❤️

I loved reading this post! It was such a reminder to enjoy the little things in life and to stop focusing on what is on the outside and start remembering what is on the inside and what you have already accomplished in life. 😊🌺
I also love the way you write. It is very gentle and authentic. It makes the read that much more enjoyable. Thank you for sharing this wonderful life advice! 🙏🏼🌺

Thanks so very much Sarah! It’s something I focus on every single day and what a difference it makes to overall happiness 🙂 I know it will make an impact on you with even a few minutes a day of focusing on gratitude xo

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I'm Yolanda. I love tea, food, the outdoors and a good book. I'm a bonus mom to two boys and I just made it official by marrying my soulmate last summer.

PutTheKettleOn.ca explores the feel good ways to live for today. With today's stresses a lot of us think about what we want to have in the future. My goal is to cherish the great things I have right now and make the most of life in the present.

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